MonthJuly 2008

40 Days and Counting

July 28, 2008

Did someone say 40 days until the L.A. County Fair? Really? Alrighty then. On with the countdown! 40 days until: –          – Hot Dog on a Stick (you so knew that would be first!) –          – You can milk a goat –          – You can try this totally cool ride where you lay down on…

Competitive Cooking at its Best!

July 18, 2008

So, if you have not entered your mouth-watering brownie or your Grandma’s best apple pie or your amazing leftover turkey dish recipes into the Culinary Styles contests and competitions, what are you waiting for? The deadline is coming up – Aug. 8. The cooking competitions are one of my favorite traditions of the Fair. The…

Did You Say 59 Days?

July 10, 2008

Yes – 59 days, or there about, to the L.A. County Fair. As you can imagine, the frenzy is heating up around here as we prepare for 18 days of the biggest, greatest county fair in the country. Exhibits are already going up, the grounds are being readied. Every department is in full Fair mode.…